FB: Presidents' Athletic Conference

rabriggs · October 27, 2006, 11:58:19 PM

Everyone keeps saying that Grove City is a wing-T team. They still run some Wing-T stuff, but the Wolverines are probably closer to a spread team than a classic Wing-T. Grove City is using the shotgun about 75 percent of the time.

Grove City still shows some Wing-T/double slot looks at times but gone are the days of the buck trap/buck sweep/waggle as staple plays.

Wes Mantooth · October 28, 2006, 02:46:42 AM

Rabriggs a fan of the around the region peices you write. Im glad GCC has moved to the modern world of offense finally if only they could find some athletes to surround Didinato. I think they need to get Ian Tobin some more carries he is a good back that is under utilized.

Cleveland Cartel · October 28, 2006, 09:34:47 AM

Gameday Saturday!!

The teams are most likely having breakfast or starting to leave their respective schools or hotel. Goodluck to everyone today and stay healthy PAC.

Rabriggs
Great pieces you write for the region but a few of them have been a little later than usual in the last few weeks. Only Kidding, as an SID and a sports writer for D3 its hard to keep up with that two, especially with all the sports teams that GCC has to offer in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, but great pieces about the Great Lakes Region.

GCC may be starting to spread out their offense and open up the field for their taleneted QB, but they will always be historically known for the Wing T, and of course R.J. Bowers.

Cleveland Cartel · October 28, 2006, 09:57:57 AM

Here are the rankings relased by the NCAA...

The Prez need thi sgame without a doubt....Question about CMU ranked very highly in this Poll but have they played any tough games? With an independent schedule you have the ability to not play the best around. I am not saying that is the case with CMU, but have they played any talent this year, and their final game of the year is against Thiel at Greenville. Tomcats could be playing the spoiler...

12- 29 has been the record of CMU's oppenents thus far this year... including wins over Westminster, GCC, Franklin and marshall, Hiram, and Colorado College. Their toughest games of their coemes against UAA foe Washington U whose 5-3 and Thiel who is 4-4. Included in CMU's schedule also includes Bethany. Not a very good strength of schedule, but their unblemished record is certainly helping their case to be ranked as high as they are in the poll. WJ would take care of CMU with no problem, and Thiel will actually have a chance to.
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1. Wesley 4-0 7-0, 12.000
2. Christopher Newport 6-0 6-1, 10.500
3. Mary Hardin-Baylor 6-1 6-1, 12.000
4. Trinity (Texas) 6-1 6-1, 9.857
5. Carnegie Mellon 6-0 7-0, 9.500
6. Hardin-Simmons 5-1 5-1, 10.143
7. Dickinson 6-1 6-1, 9.857
8. Washington and Jefferson 5-1 6-1, 9.333
9. Washington and Lee 6-1 6-1, 8.714
10. Averett 5-2 5-2, 9.000

Wes Mantooth · October 28, 2006, 02:37:11 PM

14-3 W&J at Halftime. Mendel over a hundred and a TD. Abels and Daniels held in check. Swallow efficient. Hopefully game stays that way. Any updates on other PAC games.

Wes Mantooth · October 28, 2006, 04:04:38 PM

Game Over W&J - 30 Waynesburg-3

The unstoppable JUGGERNAUT of Waynesburg comes to a abrupt end.

W&J only threw the ball 7 times and Mendel ran over and through the Jacket D for about 150. Abels and Daniels shut down for 109 total.

Broadland is the D lineman that shows up with a pick six.

Another D lineman Jeff Ernst gets a pick six to end the game.

Big Victory setting up another good one next weekend with TMC

the_burghboy · October 28, 2006, 04:31:29 PM

Now THAT is how you handle a PAC opponent.

Very solid performance in the conditions today.

Wes Mantooth · October 28, 2006, 04:37:14 PM

Couldnt agree with you more burghboy. I didnt get a chance to attend today but listened on the radio and it was a dominating performance by the entire team. This team is streaking right now.

Bob.Gregg · October 28, 2006, 05:34:54 PM

Quote from: CNULifer on October 06, 2006, 11:04:06 PM
...I know from past experience that your W&J teams have had great offenses. maybe you should try some D.

CNULifer might want to try a little D of his own. Final score (thanks nnasid):

North Carolina Wesleyan 46, CNU 34

Hampton U SID · October 28, 2006, 05:40:12 PM

Bob...the CNU game was at Rocky Mount, NC

Bob.Gregg · October 28, 2006, 05:50:13 PM

It's been several years since we've seen THAT kind of defensive performance from the Presidents against a game opponent.

Abels & Daniels combined for 109 yards on 28 carries (3.9 ave) and no scores.

Waynesburg held to 4 first downs in second half, two of them by penalty and both after game was 24-3.

Weather limited both teams hopes for any kind of a pass game, but what pass game there was, W&J won. Swallow 7-8 in first half for 73 yards and 1 score.

Cobb was 7-15 for 53 yards, but two picks, one returned for score.

This is the defense that the offense has been looking for...

D-line Russ Chase out with likely broken leg, suffered on fourth play of the game.

Dan Brodland & Jeff Ernst return picks for tds!

Oh, by the way, Ryan Mendel tops the 1,000 yard mark with 154 on career-high 35 carries and 1 score.

Kyle Sidebotham boots career-long 42-yard field goal in second half.

Wes Mantooth · October 29, 2006, 02:29:42 AM

Looks like the PAC is back in the proper hands in Washington with the win today and TMC loss to Bethany. Looks like TMC overlooked the Bison. Hopefully W&J doesnt get spoiled by either one of these to finish the season. I dont beleive they will and will be hopefully hosting a playoff game maybe against CMU.

BDTartan · October 29, 2006, 03:50:58 AM

W&J may be the team CMU wants to play first with all the possible games CMU could be put in as someone pointed out on another board that their "geographic flexibility" allows them to be moved around a bit. I think they would rather see W&J than say a Mt. Union or a Capital.

Bob.Gregg · October 29, 2006, 07:56:40 AM

BDTartan & Wes,

W&J HOST CMU???

CMU would be 10-0, W&J 9-1.

The Tartans, I believe, would have a higher QOWI than the Presidents.

Not that I'd lobby against playing at Cameron, mind you.

Cleveland Cartel · October 29, 2006, 09:39:45 AM

Bob,

Kyle Sidebotham from Cuy Falls strokes a field goal from 42 yards out to put the icing on the cake. Get the champaign flowing in Washington!

I liked the highlights from the game and for some odd reason my prediction of Kyle's field goal was a one in a million guess and predicted. Kind of crazy!

Mendel topped my prediciton by going for 182 yards and a score. Impressive performance for the senior.

I have to repeat this again if WJ plays CMU in the first round they will roll. CMU's victories and strength of schedule have been weak. CMU could be upset at the end of the year by a Tomcats team who wil be searching to find an identity going into next year.